An ultracapacitor (also known as supercapacitor) is a double-layer electrochemical device which can store thousands of times more energy than a common capacitor. The global ultracapacitors market is expected to witness robust growth during the forecasted period due to the benefits associated with it as compared to conventional batteries. Increasing applications of ultracapacitors in the automotive sector such as in cars and buses is further expected to fuel growth in the coming years.

The market was valued at USD 672.0 million in 2012 and is expected to increase to USD 3,120.0 million in 2019 i.e., at a CAGR of 25.2% from 2013 to 2019. Rising cost of fossil fuels, depletion of natural resources and carbon emissions is paving the way for alternate means of transportation. Continuous efforts have been taken by both public and private sector to reduce carbon emissions and save fuel. Stringent government regulations related to CO2 emission is driving the ultracapacitors market globally. For example, the European Commission issued a regulatory proposal confirming a 95g/km target by 2020. Government regulations such as 95g/km CO2 emissions in Europe and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) in the U.S. are the major factors supporting the growth of ultracapacitors in these regions.

The growing trend and need for environment-friendly energy storage solutions is fuelling the demand for alternate energy storage solutions. As a complement to battery technology, ultracapacitors are expected to replace battery technology in the long run. In short, the ‘go green’ revolution is primarily driving the growth of the ultracapacitors market globally. Government regulations related to carbon emissions is expected to remain strict throughout the forecasted period, thus supporting the growth of ultracapacitors market globally in the coming years.

Ultracapacitor technology has been in existence since the early 1950s but consumers still prefer to use batteries and are hesitant to use ultracapacitors, which is hampering its growth globally. The major factors restraining the growth of ultracapacitors are high price and low awareness about technological aspects of ultracapacitors itself. This results in lower adoption across different product segments such as automotive, industrial and electronics sectors.

Geographically, Asia Pacific held the largest share in the ultracapacitors market in 2012. Australia, Japan, India, China and Singapore are some major economies in Asia Pacific region. Ultracapacitors market in Asia Pacific is driven by robust demand in China and Japan. China is the leading manufacturer of ultracapacitors and strict government regulations related to carbon emissions in vehicles is expected to support the growth of ultracapacitors in this country. Ultracapacitors have been used widely in the hybrid buses of China which is further supporting its growth in Asia Pacific

Ultracapacitors also known as supercapacitors or Electrical double-layer capacitors (EDLC) is expected to see a robust growth in next six years. This is due to its increasing demand across various application sectors such as automotive, wind, electronics, industrial and military. Currently, driven by its several applications in the automotive sector in HEVs and trains, this market is expected to emerge as a supplement and replacement to conventional batteries. The application of ultracapacitors alongside batteries is expected to increase, and ultracapacitors are also expected to emerge as a replacement for batteries in the coming years. Batteries and ultracapacitors can be differentiated primarily on the basis of their functionality. Ultracapacitors are power devices whereas batteries are energy devices.

This report has been segmented by application and by geography and also includes the drivers, restraints and opportunities (DROs), Porter’s five forces analysis and value chain of the ultracapacitors market. The study highlights current market trends and also provides the forecast from 2013 to 2019. We have also covered the current market scenario for ultracapacitors and highlighted its future trends that will impact demand.

By geography, the market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and RoW. In given regions, major countries such as U.S., UK, China, Japan, and Germany are covered extensively.

The report also analyzes macro economic factors influencing and inhibiting the growth of ultracapacitors market. Porter’s five forces analysis offers insights on market competition throughout its value chain. In addition, the market attractiveness analysis provided in the report highlights key investing areas in this industry. The report will help manufacturers, suppliers and distributors to understand the present and future trends in this market and formulate their strategies accordingly.

The global ultracapacitors market here refers to the market, by application and by geography, and is categorized into the following segments:

Ultracapacitors Market by Applications

Automotive

Bus

Auto

Train

Others

Industrial

Cranes

Valves

Mining

Smart Grid

Energy

Wind

Solar

Energy Harvesting

Electronics

Solid State Disk Drive

Non-volatile RAM

UPS

Others (Aerospace/Military and Sensor Technology)

Ultracapacitors Market by Geography

North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Europe

U.K.

Germany

France

Italy

Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

India

Australia

Singapore

Hong Kong

Rest of Asia Pacific

Rest of the World

South America

Africa

Middle East

The in-depth research and high level analysis will allow ultracapacitors market vendors and research and development agencies to make informed decisions about the ultracapacitors market, formulate growth strategies and gain competitive advantage.